PLUS (PT)

Sesame Street"Cast Iron Cooks"
As Alan finishes packing Elmo's lunch, the lights go down, the music goes up, and Superchef pops up and announces that Alan has been chosen as the next challenger on Cast Iron Cooks. Alan is not even sure what that is, but Chris and Elmo are excited to be his assistants. The first challenge is to prepare a bowl of P Stew, which is made up entirely of ingredients that begin with the letter P. Elmo, Chris, and Alan race around throwing P foods like pickles, peaches, and porridge into a pot. D

12:00 pm

Dinosaur Train"Hurricane at Pteranodon Terrace/Rafting The Cretaceous"
The long-awaited rains finally return to Pteranodon Terrace, but grow into a huge rainstorm that grows even bigger - into a hurricane! Dad hasn't seen it blow like this since he was a kid. They seek shelter, and Don discovers an entrance to a cave below their nest, where not only the Pteranodons, but also their other neighbors, the Lambeorsaurus family and Cindy Cimolestes, all take shelter for the night. In the morning, the storm has passed, but everyone must pitch in to rebuild their various nests. D

12:30 pm

Super Why!"Webby In Bathland"
Red is practicing her soccer moves and kicking up dirt, when Grandma tells her it's time for lunch. Red gives her hands a quick rinse and gets ready to chow down, but Grandma says her hands aren't clean. The super readers zoom into the story Webby in Bathland and help a brave little penguin save his beloved town from the evil Squirmy Germies who are fighting down and dirty! Red finds out it takes more than water to wash away germs Educational Objectives: To learn about good hygiene. D

1:00 pm

Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That!"Big Cats/Fantastic Flour"
Big Cats - When Sally and Nick have difficulty sneaking up on Nick's Mom to surprise her, The Cat brings them to meet some great sneaker-uppers - cats! Three big cats in particular. The kids learn to be patient from a snow leopard, speedy from a cheetah and the trick of distraction from a lion. Back in Nick's yard they sneak up on his mom and surprise her! Then Nick and Sally are surprised when the best sneaker-upper sneaks up on them - The Cat! Fantastic Flour - Nick and Sally are making their "Best Ever Yummy For Your Tummy" muffins when they realize they don't have enough flour. D

1:30 pm

Wild Kratts"Quillber's Birthday Present"
It's Aviva's birthday, and Chris and Martin decide to collect shed porcupine quills to make a beautiful necklace as a gift. As they tag along with an African Crested Porcupine, they discover that animals have different ways and even some highly specialized features to defend themselves from predators. For example, porcupine quills are modified hairs, designed by nature into a deadly defense. D

2:00 pm

Sara's Weeknight Meals"Girls at the Grill with Elizabeth Karmel"
Women of America, pick up your tongs, put on your aprons and man the grill! It's easy with Sara's buddy, grilling expert Elizabeth Karmel, to guide you! First is an easy Chicken Paillard with Greek Farmer's Salad and Tzatziki to get the basics down. Then, pizza! This one is a Blistered Corn and Asparagus Pesto Grilled Pizza. Finally, we'll go all out with Elizabeth's famous Texas Hill Country BBQ with a universally loved finger lickin' sauce. D

Globe Trekker"Paraguay and Uruguay"
Holly Morris discovers two South American countries that may share a similar name but couldn't be more different.G

6:00 pm

Outdoor Idaho"Idaho's Salmon"
The once abundant salmon runs into the heart of Idaho disappeared. Since then efforts have concentrated on maintaining their genetic lines. OUTDOOR IDAHO explores the causes for the decline, what is being done to save the fish, and what the salmon mean to native cultures. Underwater cameras capture sockeye salmon returning to Redfish Lake.G

6:30 pm

Dialogue"Media, Ethics and the Election"
Marcia Franklin talks with Kelly McBride, a senior faculty member of the Poynter Institute in St. Petersburg, Florida who specializes in ethics, reporting and writing at the school for professional journalists, news media leaders, future journalists and journalism teachers.G

7:00 pm

Billy Connolly's Route 66
The Scottish comedian and actor begins in Chicago on his journey to the Pacific Coast along the storied route. He points out distinctive aspects of the Chicago Tribune Building, meets the Route 66 "Pie Man," sees Abraham Lincoln's home, and the Chain of Rocks bridge. He paces a horse-drawn carriage with his low-rider motor-trike at an Amish community. Part 1 of 4G

8:00 pm

Basque Hotel
Director Josu Venero travels from the Basque areas of Spain to New York, California, Nevada and Idaho as he documents the Basque experience in the United States. He meets writers, ranchers, academics and others, including casino owner John Ascuaga, formerly of Idaho. The writings and reflections of the Basque immigrants and their descendants accompany this journey through history.G

9:30 pm

Globe Trekker"Paraguay and Uruguay"
Holly Morris discovers two South American countries that may share a similar name but couldn't be more different.G

10:30 pm

Outdoor Idaho"Idaho's Salmon"
The once abundant salmon runs into the heart of Idaho disappeared. Since then efforts have concentrated on maintaining their genetic lines. OUTDOOR IDAHO explores the causes for the decline, what is being done to save the fish, and what the salmon mean to native cultures. Underwater cameras capture sockeye salmon returning to Redfish Lake.G

11:00 pm

Dialogue"Media, Ethics and the Election"
Marcia Franklin talks with Kelly McBride, a senior faculty member of the Poynter Institute in St. Petersburg, Florida who specializes in ethics, reporting and writing at the school for professional journalists, news media leaders, future journalists and journalism teachers.G

11:30 pm

Billy Connolly's Route 66
The Scottish comedian and actor begins in Chicago on his journey to the Pacific Coast along the storied route. He points out distinctive aspects of the Chicago Tribune Building, meets the Route 66 "Pie Man," sees Abraham Lincoln's home, and the Chain of Rocks bridge. He paces a horse-drawn carriage with his low-rider motor-trike at an Amish community. Part 1 of 4G